MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL MITRACLIP G4 CLIP DELIVERY SYSTEM (MDR); MITRAL VALVE REPAIR DEVICES

Catalog Number CDS0706-XTW

Device Problems Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/06/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has been received.However, investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4 and a restricted posterior leaflet.An xtw clip was prepared per the instructions for use (ifu) and inserted without issues.However, while positioning the clip, the anterior gripper became caught on the anterior leaflet.Troubleshooting was performed and the clip was removed from the leaflet without causing damage.It was then observed the gripper no longer lowered.Therefore, the clip was removed and replaced.One clip was then deployed, reducing mr to a grade of 1.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.

• Brand Name: MITRACLIP G4 CLIP DELIVERY SYSTEM (MDR)
• Type of Device: MITRAL VALVE REPAIR DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL NORTHPOINT REG 3020950818; 1820 bastian court; westfield IN 46074
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 19000762
• MDR Text Key: 338981018
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-01389
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067037381
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067037381(17)240823(10)30825A3081
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100009
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: CDS0706-XTW
• Device Lot Number: 30825A3081
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/15/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Male